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What is the best riding mower?

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Determining the best riding mower depends on individual needs and preferences, as our forum users are saying. When considering a riding mower, factors such as the type of mower (tractor style or zero turn), the size of the property, and specific features like hydrostatic drive and suspension seats play a significant role. Ultimately, the 'best' riding mower is subjective and varies based on what each user values most.

Our forum users have shared a variety of opinions:

  • One user recommends John Deere for tractor-style mowers due to their experience and engineering design, while also suggesting Hustler for zero-turn mowers for the same reason. They also highlight the advantages of tractor-style mowers, such as better hill mowing, quicker stopping, and less damage to the grass compared to ZTRs. They recommend specific John Deere models like the LX176 and LX280 for smaller lots and GT245 for larger properties.

  • Another user suggests Gravely 400 series and Ferris 3100 for ZTRs.

  • Another user found the Simplicity Soveriegn to be the best, noting its simplicity, ruggedness, and full floating roller mower for striping. Another user also agrees with the Simplicity recommendation.

  • One user recommends Snapper LT125, highlighting its hydrostatic drive and good price.

  • One user notes that bigger tires and suspension seats contribute to a better ride quality in ZTRs.

Here are some quotes from our forum users:

  • "My picks for tractor style riding mowers 1=JOHN DEERE, 2- KUBOTA John Deere wins because they have been in business longer & there is no substitute for experience. My pick for ZERO TURN Mowers 1=HUSTLER 2= SCAG, HUSTLER wins because of experience, they have done it longer." -- oilman1, lawnsite.com
  • "If your talking ZTR's the Gravely 400 series IMO is the best riding mower. Ferris 3100 is also a very good riding machine." -- GMLC, lawnsite.com
  • "27 yrs ago when zt mowers were not popular after many john deere, toro and Ariens we found the Simplicity Soveriegn was the best. Simple, rugged easy to fix with full floating roller mower for striping that customers loved. I still have 16 accounts that only want to see those Simplicities on there lawn. John Deere makes a good product for sure but when it's the money your making there are alternatives that are better in some respect." -- rickpilgrim, lawnsite.com
  • "Most all of the Zs ride pretty much the same. Bigger tires = better ride. A suspension seat is a must for better comfort." -- specialtylc, lawnsite.com

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